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Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller reportedly rejects offer from FC Cincinnati

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<p>Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller has reportedly turned down an approach from FC Cincinnati to sign him as a free agent this summer. The 35-year-old announced that he is leaving the German Bundesliga side at the end of the season, with a 25-year stay at the club coming to a close.</p><p>The Eastern Conference side own his MLS rights - a mechanism that enables Cincy the right to negotiate with him before any other team.</p><p><em>BILD </em>first reported the talks between the two parties, while<a href="https://www.givemesport.com/thomas-mller-rejects-offer-from-fc-cincinnati-sources/" target="_self"> <em>GIVEMESPORT</em> </a>announced that Muller turned down the offer on Wednesday. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Muller has been a mainstay with the Bundesliga giants since turning pro, and in the 2025-26 season, has scored six goals and recorded six assists across 1500 minutes. Across his storied career, he has scored 248 goals and recorded 274 assists while making 747 appearances for the German outfit.</p><p>He has 12 Bundesliga titles, two Champions League titles, among other titles.</p><p>FC Cincinnati, meanwhile, could add another Designated Player to pair with playmakers Evander and Kevin Denkey. The duo has helped lead FCC to a second-place standing in the Eastern Conference.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Muller is one of many high-profile targets for MLS clubs this summer. Others, like Timo Werner and Kevin De Bruyne, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mls-transfers-will-kevin-de-bruyne-join-lionel-messi-with-inter-miami-and-can-lafc-afford-to-wait-for-antoine-griezmann/blt5e54911afe3935fa" target="_self">are also linked with moves to the league. </a></p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The 35-year-old will finish out the regular season with Bayern before any decision is made in its entirety. The Bundesliga campaign for the league-leaders ends on May 17.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MULLER?

Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller reportedly rejects offer from FC Cincinnati | Goal.com

The German midfielder has reportedly turned down Cincy&apos;s approach to sign him in free agency this summer

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